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4K Blu-ray News: The Man Who Fell to Earth (50th Anniversary SteelBook

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Nicolas Roeg’s The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) endures not only as a bitingly caustic indictment of the modern world, but also as a poignant commentary on the loneliness of the outsider. Featuring a startling and era-defining lead performance from David Bowie in his feature debut, the film remains an iconic odyssey in 1970s science fiction cinema.

Ahead of its milestone 50th anniversary, Lionsgate is releasing a new 2-disc 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Collector’s Edition SteelBook on December 15 for $42.99 MSRP.

The Film

Adapted by screenwriter Paul Mayersberg from Walter Tevis’s 1963 novel, The Man Who Fell to Earth follows Thomas Jerome Newton (David Bowie), a humanoid alien who arrives on Earth during a catastrophic drought on his home planet. Newton's mission is straightforward yet perilous: transport Earth’s water resources back to his dying world.

To fund his massive aerospace endeavor, Newton uses his advanced alien technology to launch World Enterprises Corporation, quickly becoming an enigmatic billionaire titan. However, as he falls victim to human vices, corporate greed, government interference, and personal isolation, his mission slowly unravels.

Directed with Nicolas Roeg’s signature non-linear montage style and visual ambition, the film showcases an incredible supporting cast, including Rip Torn, Candy Clark, Buck Henry, Bernie Casey, Jackson D. Kane, Rick Riccardo, and Tony Mascia.

Video & Audio Specifications

Presented in its original widescreen format (2.35:1 aspect ratio), the feature is presented in 4K UHD with Dolby Vision.

  • Discs: 2 Discs (4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy)

  • Running Time: 139 minutes

  • Rating: R

  • Subtitles: English SDH

  • Audio Track Options:

    • English 2.0 PCM Audio

    • English 2.0 DTS-HD Master Audio™ (Blu-ray only)

Packaging & Artwork

This 50th-anniversary release comes packaged in a collectible SteelBook featuring original cover artwork by acclaimed illustrator Alice X. Zhang.

Special Features

The 2-disc 4K Ultra HD Collector’s Edition includes a comprehensive array of legacy and archival bonus materials:

  • David Bowie Interview – French TV (1977)

  • Interview with Costume Designer May Routh – Featuring original costume sketches

  • Interview with Stills Photographer David James – Featuring behind-the-scenes stills

  • Interview with Fan Sam Taylor-Johnson

  • Interview with Producer Michael Deeley

  • "The Lost Soundtracks" Featurette – Featuring interviews with composer Paul Buckmaster and author Chris Campion

  • Interview with Actress Candy Clark

  • Interview with Screenwriter Paul Mayersberg

  • Interview with Cinematographer Tony Richmond

  • Interview with Director Nicolas Roeg

  • Original Theatrical Trailer

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